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calimary

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57. That IS a good epitaph.

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 05:27 PM

15 hrs ago

But they’ll never use it. Republicans don’t seem to have much of a relationship with the truth. Unless they can “modify” it to suit their overriding agenda.

Just for the record, I don’t trust Republicans anymore than I can pick up my house and throw it down the hill.

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This may explain why they are hiding Mitch McConnell's condition [View all] Chasstev365 23 hrs ago OP

I can only hope that the Gravedigger Of American Democracy hears the sound of shovels . . . hatrack 22 hrs ago #1

LOVE how you put that! calimary 5 hrs ago #73

For all we know, he might be already dead, leaving us wnylib 22 hrs ago #2

I have someone in my family right now Tree Lady 21 hrs ago #19

That's, what I thought initially and it could be true. wnylib 19 hrs ago #37

Something like that couldn't be kept secret. cab67 13 hrs ago #60

Those people need their jobs and could be prosecuted for violating HIPPA Attilatheblond 12 hrs ago #64

Does HIPAA apply to dead people? LeftInTX 11 hrs ago #66

HIPAA Privacy Rule protections continue for 50 years after a person's death progressoid 10 hrs ago #68

He could well be on life support popsdenver 18 hrs ago #46

That seems most likely. Dulcinea 17 hrs ago #53

Yup...unconscious when they hauled him out of the house Bengus81 13 hrs ago #59

Staffers wanna keep their jobs? Attilatheblond 12 hrs ago #62

I think she doesn't need them popsdenver 1 hr ago #78

Maybe they've already quick--frozen him and will resurrect only when a vote is needed. erronis 18 hrs ago #45

They'll put a tarp over him. (nt) Pinback 9 hrs ago #69

Then someone needs to get near to him and obtain the proof. harumph 22 hrs ago #3

A "Carhartt" riot might do the trick Ponietz 21 hrs ago #18

Maybe the Governor could casually ask around. nt allegorical oracle 19 hrs ago #39

There should be some kind of requirement for weekly proof of life SSJVegeta 22 hrs ago #4

Rules are only for Democrats............ Bengus81 13 hrs ago #61

And staffers are paid while doing whatever without proper chain of command & responsibility Attilatheblond 12 hrs ago #63

So, an election before the 3 months is a good thing in Kentucky?? Tetrachloride 22 hrs ago #5

possibly. in general, low turnout elections favor the most motivated. RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #25

Is there any way to force the issue? No reason to play nice with him at this point. Crunchy Frog 22 hrs ago #6

Actually it is better for us if they pull this off and keep it hidden InstantGratification 20 hrs ago #31

Between the R Senators who have lost primaries or who are not running for reelection ToxMarz 20 hrs ago #34

It's similar to the movie Dave. Sector 001 20 hrs ago #36

Where can you find death certificates? cpamomfromtexas 22 hrs ago #7

One cannot, unless one is permitted by or is a member of immediate family. ColoringFool 21 hrs ago #12

That is not true Wifes husband 20 hrs ago #24

It likely varies by state. In Florida, when I tried to look at the death certificate allegorical oracle 19 hrs ago #40

Death certficates contain private info. (Cause of death, address, spousal address) Death index does not. LeftInTX 11 hrs ago #67

Oh, yes, it is. Unless you know of an exception? ColoringFool 16 hrs ago #56

Where's the MSM coverage of Turtle's condition? SergeStorms 22 hrs ago #8

Either way you look at it its the_liberal_grandpa 22 hrs ago #9

Can't recall whether Thune is empowered to permit proxy votes. Anybody? nt allegorical oracle 19 hrs ago #41

no rampartd 17 hrs ago #52

This doesn't make sense newdeal2 21 hrs ago #10

I don't think this is to the Republicans or Kentucky's benefit unless he is alive karynnj 21 hrs ago #11

I don't understand why or why not having a special election makes any difference. Fil1957 21 hrs ago #13

The Kentucky GOP has a strange law that only a republican can be named to replace McConnel LetMyPeopleVote 21 hrs ago #14

I forgot about that one... IthinkThereforeIAM 20 hrs ago #26

That law was changed in 2024; special election is now required. Callie1979 20 hrs ago #35

Oh, what a shame! DFW 18 hrs ago #49

Odd how it ws changed when a Dem won the Gov office. Callie1979 2 hrs ago #74

I was thinking about that. But we could use Republican-style tactics against them, as well. DFW 18 hrs ago #48

Perhaps the governor should bring some flowers and Capt. America 21 hrs ago #15

That sounds very plausible. Martin68 21 hrs ago #16

The sooner the better! OGBuzz 21 hrs ago #17

His wife, Elaine has close ties to the highest echelons of the Chinese government dlk 20 hrs ago #20

She just returned from a visit to China. Thought the timing was odd -- it could've allegorical oracle 19 hrs ago #42

Or maybe she heard he doesn't have much time left... ShazzieB 18 hrs ago #44

Yes we've been speculating that he might have kicked the bucket already FakeNoose 20 hrs ago #21

Ky changed the rules. The governor has no ability to pick anyone. karynnj 20 hrs ago #30

This doesn't make sense, to me mercuryblues 20 hrs ago #22

Just more GOP stupidity. nt Callie1979 20 hrs ago #29

There is something odd about this. mercuryblues 19 hrs ago #38

Turns out they changed the law in '24 to require a special election. Callie1979 2 hrs ago #75

But the next election is now 4 months away. hedda_foil 20 hrs ago #23

Not the first time this has happened. Wont be the last. Callie1979 20 hrs ago #27

In the meantime... Gaytano70 20 hrs ago #28

Zombie Mitch as worthless dead as alive Johonny 20 hrs ago #32

" A cheater even on his death bed." C Moon 20 hrs ago #33

That IS a good epitaph. calimary 15 hrs ago #57

Excellent catch. R's just have to keep the body away from a corner for 3 more weeks 31j20b3 19 hrs ago #43

Brain dead corpse in one person luxury hospital room, tax dollars draining away dave99 18 hrs ago #47

Maybe he just needs flipped over. twodogsbarking 17 hrs ago #50

Perhaps He Can Buy a Scrap of Integrity on the Open Market The Roux Comes First 17 hrs ago #51

I dont think he will make it to August 9th.nt. drray23 17 hrs ago #54

They found him unresponsive and had to do CPR, and he is now in a coma. SunSeeker 5 hrs ago #72

I can just picture him sitting next to a pool sipping on formaldehyde cocktails. nt ImNotGod 17 hrs ago #55

Oh FFS Blue Owl 14 hrs ago #58

One thing for certain dlk 12 hrs ago #65

If McConnell is still alive, he can't speak Akakoji 7 hrs ago #70

3 months before an election... AdamGG 7 hrs ago #71

When Strom Thurmond was circling the drain The Wizard 1 hr ago #76

Spot-on, hatrack! McConnell has indeed been... BH liberal 1 hr ago #77

Well, that makes zero sense. NoRethugFriends 40 min ago #79